Clay School District

900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-3129
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Clay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 39,212 students in Clay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Clay School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
54 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
39,212 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
2,569 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Clay School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#16 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Clay  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clay  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clay  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clay  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Clay  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
76 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
895 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,181 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
37%
# Black Students
6,774 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
17%
21%
# White Students
22,635 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
58%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
118 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,533 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
819
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
2,666
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,798
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,788
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,827
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,695
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,736
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,927
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,071
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,084
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,283
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,234
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,259
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,025
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,315 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,441 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Clay  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$370 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Clay  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,315
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Clay  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,441
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Clay  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clay School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 Plainfield Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Grades: PK-6
| 901 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Discovery Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-4275
Grades: PK-6
| 977 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lakeside Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2750 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-5575
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Grades: PK-6
| 975 students
Rank: #88.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2945 County Road 218
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Grades: PK-6
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Tynes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Tynes Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 1,021 students
Rank: #1111.
Rideout Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3065 Apalachicola Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2752 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1675
Grades: PK-6
| 817 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mcrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6770 County Road 315 C
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 336-6125
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
Rank: #1414.
Middleburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3958 Main St
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-1875
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1220 Bonaventure Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
Grades: 7-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1616.
Fleming Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakleaf Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 Jefferson Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-3075
Grades: PK-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1919.
Lake Asbury Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Grades: 7-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #2020.
Keystone Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 Sw Pecan St
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Grades: PK-6
| 803 students
Rank: #2121.
W E Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3975
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #2222.
Plantation Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 938 students
Rank: #2323.
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3475
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #2424.
Doctors Inlet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2634 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0975
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #2525.
Clay Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #2626.
Clay Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #2727.
Coppergate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3460 Copper Colts Court
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0675
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #2828.
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Grades: PK-6
| 717 students
Rank: #2929.
Argyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-0375
Grades: PK-6
| 793 students
Rank: #3030.
Montclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #3131.
Oakleaf Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-5775
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #3232.
Clay Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Wilkinson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5025 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-6175
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #3434.
Oakleaf High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8375
Grades: 9-12
| 2,371 students
Rank: #3535.
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Orchid Ave
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-7775
Grades: 7-12
| 1,205 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clay School District?
Clay School District manages 54 public schools serving 39,212 students.
What is the rank of Clay School District?
Clay School District is ranked #14 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay School District?
58% of Clay School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay School District?
Clay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Clay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,441 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in FL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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